30.8%
Higher than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Hughes · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Hughes
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher share of people in Hughes live with long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the territory. About 30.8% of residents have a chronic health issue, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a community with a greater need for ongoing health support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with arthritis and asthma being among the most reported issues. Mental health conditions affect 9.1% of people, which is about the same as the national and territory figures.
9.1%
Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
Number of long-term health conditions
View on map →In Hughes, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for residents here, as 8.5% need help with core activities. This is much higher than most areas and well above the ACT's 4.6%, and the need for this support has risen since 2011.
8.5% ▲ +19.7%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.1%
- 2016: 9.1%
- 2021: 8.5%
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Hughes [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801091103/hughes/topic/health-disability